Planning appeal decision
45 Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BS
Planning appeal 3369994 at 45 Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BS (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 16 December 2025 by Inspector Reid L, by written representations.
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two-storey detached replacement dwelling
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Reid L
- Postcode
- IG10 1BS
What decided it
The Council's refusal, although ultimately wrong on the merits, was based on a reasoned exercise of planning judgement on material considerations and did not constitute unreasonable behaviour warranting a costs award.
The decision letter
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